Nenoi Michimasa

Nenoi Michimasa (1154-) was a Junsatsushi (secret policeman) of the Kamakura Minamoto branch of the Minamoto clan that operated in Bizen Province.

Biography
Nenoi Michimasa was born in Bizen Province, and was recruited as a secret policeman for the Kamakura Minamoto in the trying times of the Kenkyu War in autumn 1191. Michimasa was an enforcer for Minamoto Yoritomo while he was campaigning against the Fujiwara and for Minamoto Mitsunao while he fought the Isonokami and Shinmen. He was responsible for overseeing Bizen Province, increasing public order by eliminating criminals and enemy agents sent to wreak havoc on the Minamoto garrisons defending Bizen and Harima Provinces.